PATH Cambodia

The Preventative Actions for Transformational Health (PATH) project responds to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in rural Cambodia. There is limited public awareness of NCD prevention, unhealthy dietary habits, and significant barriers to accessing health education—challenges that disproportionately impact women, older adults, and persons with disabilities.

Over the next three years, PATH will train local health workers and Village Health Support Groups (VHSGs) to lead inclusive health education sessions. These sessions will encourage healthier lifestyle choices, help prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and promote peer support within communities. Participants will go through a complete Bridge to Better Health learning program, along with hands-on training in climate-smart home gardening and using traditional, nutritious foods. By combining practical skills with knowledge about NCD risks, the project aims to create lasting, positive changes in households.

A strong focus on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) will be embedded across all activities, ensuring that vulnerable groups are not only included but empowered as agents of change within their communities.

This project is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP).

Improving health and wellbeing – How is ADRA helping?

Cambodia is one of many countries where ADRA is helping to improve the health and wellbeing of communities. We have ongoing health projects that have been developed in collaboration with trusted partners and communities to build healthier lives. Examples of ADRA health project activities include:

– Improving access to safe water sources
– Providing hygiene and sanitation solutions
– Implementing waste management strategies
– Helping families access nourishing food
– Preventing, addressing, and combatting non-communicable diseases like diabetes
– Supporting pregnant women and mothers with maternal and infant health and nutrition
– Improving awareness on issues like domestic violence and sexual abuse against women, children, and others
– Providing psychosocial support as per identified need